Today's emailed article from COPD.net has some interesting ways to test to determine what the heck you have. I'd like to see the actual level of inflammation indicating COPD or the one indicating Asthma or both. https://copd.net/living/also …

Mist will remember when I had a ct scan and it showed emphysematous changes, today I’ve had my spirometry test and passed thank goodness, My fev1 was 73% Fvc 32.5 litre Percentage of predicted forced vital capacity 109% Are they good numbers I didn’t …

After reading that someone lost a loved one my question seems so trivial. I have been feeling well regarding mental health. I’m always worried about something. The weather here today in central Florida is outstanding. I felt good so I did the laundry …

How long was the flight? That will determine altitude, and yes, it really can be true that the numbers were that low. What are your numbers normally?

having increased anxiety nervousness and tremors. Using pramipexole for RLS at night but don't think that is the cause Thank you

We want to bring several research and survey opportunities to your attention. For those not yet diagnosed : Animportant study is under way to test if current and former smokers who havesymptoms of COPD, but do not have evidence of airflow obstruction on …

I just had my first flare up and was in the hospital for 1 night. Two reasons I went was ....my oxygen was 85 and my pulse was 165 and I really couldn't breathe it was scary My question is what is lowest number on oximeter and pulse meter to trigger me …

I read this on another COPD forum, and it makes no sense to me. What do you think? The part that makes no sense to me is the "DLCO % shows you how hard you have to work to improve your FEV1." Is that true? It seems like bad info. Also note on the PFT, …

First of all – Medicare will cover both a stationary concentrator AND portable oxygen, whether the portable is gas canisters or is a portable oxygen concentrator (POC). However, your doctor may have to specify on your prescription that he/she wants you …

I normally use the oxygen on 2 while in my house. Would it be alright if I were to up it to 3 when I am exercising???????

lately coughing in the morning - more than usual- not much mucus coming up - is it change of weather or what - was diagnosed with copd and emphysema in June of this year and this is all new to m

I had a pre-op for cataract surgery yesterday. I met with my primary's nurse. She did the usual bp and oximeter readings, listened to my lungs, yada yada. No bloodwork. We just yakked for a bit, went over the meds I need to stop taking a week before …

Hu there Since they diagnosed me in June of this year with copd and emphysema- my anxiety level is so high that I have lost at least 5lbs maybe more, I was already thin enough How can I gain weight back - it doesn’t seem to want to stay on - I’m not on …

My temples have been swollen for about a month or so and I don’t know why. They don’t hurt, some days they are bigger and some days smaller and they’re firm. I have had them checked out by several doctors including my PCP and ER. I have had a CAT scan …

I feel really tired and have a hard time getting moving in the morning - dies anyone else have this feeling - really frustrating ! Have to get up and go to work - but have a tough time! Any tios

How do you cough (chronically of course) without eventually getting a hernia? Are there any coughing techniques to reduce the risk?

With cold/flu season upon us, now is a good time to think about those over the counter meds that can help or hurt us. Comments ed

If you were moderate COPD and heard crackles when lying down, after you stopped smoking, did the lung noises go away? Thank you.

Went back to my Primary today I I got my test results: FEV1 Is 66% but my lung age is 98 That does not sound good but scared. Do you even use lung age

Any ideas on this problem? I have moved into an apartment building at a senior facility. There is a very strong cleaning in the hallways that gives a strong antiseptic smell in the apartment. When windows were open, the air pressure goes from the window …

I have no problem remembering my login info. I click to save my password. But if I have not been on for a while, it forgets my login info. It is annoying, then this video pops up about how to reset your password, something I don't need. So, why does it …

I was on Incruse and advair - now switched to Incruse and Symbicort- question Can you take these two drugs together- I’ve only started symbicort Friday - and after taking it in the morning together with Incruse - feel awful Can you take these two …

can you take Incruse and symbicort together

I have been using the same two medications since I was diagnosed with moderate/severe COPD four years ago-->Sprivia and Symbicort 200 UG. It's somewhat okay but I really think I need more. I have asked my pneumonologist for something more but he …

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with mild COPD. My doctor said it was minimal emphysema and he was not concerned. I have quit smoking but feel as though I was given a death sentence. Can someone please comment? Thanks, Andrea